Neal Morse - Jesus Christ the Exorcist (2CD) (2019)

Jesus Christ - The Exorcist is a monumental project in Neal Morse’s already impressive discography. A progressive rock opera ten years in the making, it is written and produced by Morse and includes performances by Neal and an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians.

Neal Morse: "These songs and pieces of music were all written for this rock opera specifically. I wrote the first draft in 2008 and 2009, I believe. Then, last year in preparation for a performance at Morsefest, I rewrote the whole musical again. I couldn’t be happier with the final outcome and I am thrilled that it is coming out on Frontiers this June."

When asked about what fans can expect from the album, Morse explains, "Oh, it is completely diverse. There are touching ballads, rousing ensemble pieces, classical elements, and dramatic Broadway musical type songs, as well. It is really meant to be listened and experienced all the way through as you would a play or an opera. I hope that people will experience it in that way because I think that’s where they will really find the power in this piece of music."

With a cast of amazing vocalists and musicians like Ted Leonard, Eric Gillette, Nick D’Virgilio, Randy George, Bill Hubauer, Matt Smith, Jake Livgren and others, this progressive rock opera is a landmark event that will leave its mark on every listener.



CD1:
01. Introduction (1:05)
02. Overture (3:22)
03. Getaway (4:07)
04. Gather The People (3:54)
05. Jesus’ Baptism (4:26)
06. Jesus’ Temptation (10:18)
07. There’s A Highway (4:08)
08. The Woman Of Seven Devils (5:40)
09. Free At Last (5:04)
10. The Madman Of The Gadarenes (7:03)
11. Love Has Called My Name (4:14)
12. Better Weather (1:43)
13. The Keys To The Kingdom (4:49)
14. Get Behind Me Satan (3:24)

CD2:
01. He Must Go To The Cross (3:12)
02. Jerusalem (0:38)
03. The Last Supper (6:22)
04. Gethsemane (4:30)
05. Jesus Before The Council And Peter’s Denial (3:11)
06. Judas’ Death (3:34)
07. Jesus Before Pilate And The Crucifixion (8:15)
08. Mary At The Tomb (2:48)
09. The Greatest Love Of All (5:06)
10. Love Has Called My Name (Reprise) (1:22)

- Neal Morse / keys, guitar, vocals as Pilate, Demon 1, Disciple 1
- Paul Bielatowicz / lead guitar
- Bill Hubauer / keys
- Randy George / bass
- Eric Gillette / drums

With:
- Ted Leonard (Spock's Beard, Enchant) / vocals as Jesus
- Talon David / vocals as Mary Magdalene
- Nick D'Virgilio (Big, Big Train, Spock's Beard) / vocals as Judas Iscariot
- Rick Florian / vocals as The Devil
- Matt Smith (Theocracy) / vocals as John the Baptist
- Jake Livgren (Protokaw) / vocals as Peter and Caiaphas
- Mark Pogue / vocals as Israelite 1, the Madman of the Gadarenes, Pharisee 2
- Wil Morse / vocals as Israelite 2, Demon 3, Pharisee 1
- Gabe Klein / vocals as Demon 2, Pharisee 4
- Gideon Klein / vocals as Demon 4
- Julie Harrison / vocals as Servant Girl

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